PENNE WITH ALMOND PESTO AND GREEN BEANS

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Penne with Almond Pesto and Green Beans image

Provided by Julia Turshen

Categories     Pasta     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Parmesan     Basil     Almond     Green Bean     Spring     Summer     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped
2 cups (packed) fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped toasted almonds, divided
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound penne
8 ounces green beans (about 2 cups), trimmed, thinly sliced on a bias
1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Pulse garlic, basil, 1/2 cup almonds, and 1 tsp. salt in a food processor until combined. With the motor running, slowly add oil and pulse again until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Cook penne in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, and add green beans 30 seconds before pasta is al dente. Drain pasta and green beans, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid, and add to pesto. Stir vigorously and add pasta cooking liquid as needed to fully coat. Season with salt.
  • Transfer pasta mixture to a serving bowl or platter and top with Parmesan and remaining 2 Tbsp. almonds. Serve immediately or at room temperature.

Thandi Mashiyane
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I'm definitely going to be making this dish again and again.


Leslie Almeida
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This dish is so easy to make, but it tastes like it came from a restaurant.


Shehbaz Memon
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook penne, and this recipe is a great option.


lukas mhulo
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover green beans.


Darryl Flynn
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I'm not usually a fan of pesto, but this almond pesto is amazing.


Nabin Budha
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This dish is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue.


SARP ji Dr real
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I love the bright green color of this dish. It's so inviting.


Amar Ray
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success.


Mojahidul Islam
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I'm always looking for new pasta recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper.


sultan badsha AS
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Innocent Peace
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The almond pesto is so unique and flavorful. I'll definitely be using it in other recipes.


Ekua Happy
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I'm not a big fan of green beans, but I really enjoyed them in this dish.


Abbasjee Abbasjee
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Rabi Abeke
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I love that this dish is made with simple, wholesome ingredients.


Brandin Hugley
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The almond pesto is creamy and flavorful, and the green beans add a nice crunch.


Shaukat Shekh
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Md New
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This pesto pasta is so easy to make and so delicious! I love the combination of flavors from the almond pesto and the green beans.